Introduction

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Signs that the credit crunch is finally easing have emerged this week as big banks are lending to one another again. That's good. But it's hardly an all-clear shout. There's no telling if the budding recovery in credit markets will stick, and at this point a recession appears all but certain. So it's not too late to take defensive action. Here are 10 things to do right now to protect your financial future.
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